Waiter

About us

At ’mina ristorante siciliano, we’re not just serving meals; we’re creating moments rooted in warmth, generosity, and care. Inspired by Sicilian hospitality, we aim to offer more than a dining experience – a place where friends become family, flavors tell a story, and every guest feels seen and welcomed.

Your role

You will be part of a team that brings people joy and creates genuine human connection. At ’mina, service is intentional, generous, and human.

Server responsibilities

• Deliver warm, polished, and consistent service aligned with ’mina’s service philosophy
• Create meaningful guest connections through presence, anticipation, and timing
• Confidently guide guests through food, wine, and cocktail offerings, sharing stories when appropriate
• Communicate seamlessly with hosts, kitchen, bar, and support teams to ensure smooth service
• Accurately enter orders and manage POS transactions with care
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and readiness in all service areas
• Support teammates proactively and contribute to a calm, collaborative service environment
• Participate in training, tastings, and ongoing development
• Complete opening, mid-shift, and closing duties with intention
• Uphold grooming, appearance, and conduct standards
• Assist with special events, private dining, and required meetings

What this work requires

• Previous serving experience in a professional environment
• Strong sense of responsibility and positive character
• Working knowledge of food, wine, and alcohol
• Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Desire to learn, improve, and contribute to a team
• Utah on-premise alcohol license
• Utah food handler permit

Personal attributes

• Leads with warmth, respect, and self-awareness
• Brings calm and confidence into shared spaces
• Notices details and anticipates needs without needing recognition
• Values learning, feedback, and steady improvement
• Communicates clearly, graciously, and with intention
• Stays grounded and composed during busy moments
• Understands that great service is felt more than it is seen

What to expect physically

This role is active and guest-facing. The work requires:

• Standing and moving throughout the dining room, bar, and service areas for most of the shift
• Frequent bending, reaching, crouching, and lifting
• The ability to lift, carry, push, or pull items up to approximately 50 pounds
• Steady hands and coordination to handle plates, glassware, service tools, and POS systems
• Comfortable working in areas with varying temperatures, including near the kitchen

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the role.

Our commitment

• A culture rooted in respect, professionalism, and human connection.
• Clear standards and thoughtful training
• Supportive leadership that values people, not just performance
• A collaborative team environment built on trust

If you care about doing the work well, showing up with intention, and being part of a team that values human connection, we’d love to meet you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $2.13 per hour

Benefits:

• Food provided
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Describe the most stressful shift you’ve worked in the last year. What was going wrong, and how did you personally stay positive?
• When you feel frustrated or negative during a shift, what do you do internally or externally to reset yourself?
• What does “radical positivity” mean to you in a hospitality setting? Give us one real example
• Describe your favorite coworker or team environment you’ve worked in. What made it special?
• What skill in service or hospitality are you actively trying to improve right now? Why?
• What does “perfect service” mean to you? Name three details you never compromise on.

Work Location: In person

Salary : $2